Travel guide: Koh Rong, Cambodia

Cambodia has several islands. The three best known islands are Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem and Koh Tonsay. Koh Rong is the biggest of the three, but despite that it is a very relaxed island. The boat from Sihanoukville will bring you in about 40 minutes to Koh Rong.
When I planned my trip to Cambodia my friend Fleur told me about Koh Rong. She said it was one of the prettiest islands that she had ever seen. And I can see what she means, Koh Rong is a pretty island. There is a chill atmosphere and the bamboo bungalows make it feel like a remote little island. However there is a partyscene on the island. And be aware of the sandflies… there are everywhere!

– The walk to Long Beach through the ‘jungle’The walk through the ‘jungle’ to Long Beach is an experience itself. It is a 30 to 45 minute hike through bushes and over sandpaths. Do not go here alone, because you can get lost: there is no map or information board, just follow the ‘wooden Long Beach signs’ or a flipflop that is nailed to a tree.

– Long BeachWOW! That is the best word to describe Long Beach. It was the prettiest beach that I have ever seen! White sand, clear water and not too much tourists. Sadly there was only one restaurant and there are no toilets! Enjoy Long Beach until sunset and take a longboat back to the harbor.

– PartyingKoh Rong is known as a partyisland. When we were there, the first night we were invited to a Rave at Police Beach. We did had to pay for a ticket for the rave and when we arrived it was not very crowded, but that changed after about an hour or so. I think some people were on drugs, because they were acting weird.
Close by the harbor are a few bars where you can party, like Coco’s. The Sky Bar is where you end up late at night. You actually have to walk up some stairs to go there.

FOOD/ ETEN
The ‘resort’ where we (two other backpackers and I) stayed had a restaurant, so we often ate there. They had western food and good breakfast options.
We did eat at some restaurants near the harbor, but it was not that good.